It’s been 25 years since a time capsule was created. This weekend, United Church women (UCW) will open up the capsule at their 17th annual gathering.
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Moose Jaw Times-Herald: Author Gail Bowen coming to Moose Jaw for book launch
By Lisa Goudy
When renowned Canadian mystery author Gail Bowen asked Heather Hodgson if she could name her late mother, Willy Hodgson, in her latest novel, Hodgson jumped at the chance.
“My mother would have loved it,” said Hodgson. Willy, an Aboriginal Saskatchewan psychiatric nurse who settled in Moose Jaw, passed away from cancer in 2003.
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Moose Jaw Times-Herald: Forgiveness a key topic at mayor's luncheon
By Lisa Goudy
Forgiveness is vital to maintaining mental health.
“We often forget about forgiveness,” said Donna Bowyer, the executive director of the Moose Jaw branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA). “We start feeling that we're justified in not forgiving, but forgiveness is so important to our mental health — to be able to forgive people for what they've done and to be able to forgive ourselves.”
Moose Jaw Times-Herald: New location, vendors at 30th annual trade show
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| Krista Olafson. Times-Herald photo by Lisa Goudy |
By Lisa Goudy
People can expect a lot of new things at next weekend’s 30th annual Focus on Trade Show.
“We’re very excited that it’s at a new location this year,” said Krista Olafson, a co-ordinator for the show.
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Moose Jaw Times-Herald: Food bank in good spirits; but cash, fresh veggies still needed
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| Terri Smith and Deann Little prepare food hampers at the Moose Jaw and District Food Bank. Times-Herald photo by Lisa Goudy |
By Lisa Goudy
Food supplies at the Moose Jaw and District Food Bank are better than they’ve been in a long time.
“It’s probably the most full I think I’ve ever seen,” said Terri Smith, manager of the Moose Jaw food bank. “We’re very happy.”
Moose Jaw Times-Herald: Student pilots helping pets
I have recently begun work as a reporter and photographer for the Moose Jaw Times-Herald newspaper. Stay tuned for more stories and photos!
Student pilots helping pets
Dave Price is spearheading a fundraiser that blends two of his passions together.
15 Wing student pilots chose to help out the Moose Jaw Humane Society as a community service project in a fundraiser dinner, Pilots for Pets on April 28.
"It's a way to bring two of my passion together, which is aviation and animals," said Price, the event co-ordinator who has been volunteering at the humane society walking dogs. "It's all about the animals."
Friday, March 9, 2012
DVD Review: The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1
By Lisa Goudy
4.5 stars out of 5
Starring: Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, Taylor Lautner
Director: Bill Condon
Breaking Dawn Part 1 is a film audiences will sink their teeth into.
Fans of the Twilight novels by Stephenie Meyer and the previous three films will not be disappointed with the fourth instalment. But if you didn’t enjoy the books or the first three films, there is no point wasting your time watching Breaking Dawn Part 1 because you won’t like it any better.
Based on the first half of the final book, Breaking Dawn Part 1 is much like its preceding films. It is filled with romance, vampires, werewolves, anguish and action. The Twilight films keep getting better.
Breaking Dawn Part 1 begins moments before the much-anticipated wedding between vampire Edward Cullen (Pattinson) and human Bella Swan (Stewart). Fans of Bella’s best friend, werewolf Jacob Black (Lautner), will be satisfied when he and Bella share a private dance as Jacob says goodbye to the girl he loves, but can’t have.
Edward and Bella consummate their love for the first time on their honeymoon. Their happily-ever-after is interrupted when Bella discovers she is pregnant with Edward’s child. Rushed home, Bella refuses to have an abortion, despite Edward’s strong entreaties because the child is rapidly killing Bella from the inside.
Meanwhile, dissension arises within the werewolf pack because Bella’s unborn baby is viewed as a mortal threat. Jacob is pushed to his limits when the pack decides to kill Bella.
The film has great visual effects, from the werewolf animation to making Bella’s body shrink to resemble an anorexic. The acting was believable, particularly the on-screen chemistry of Pattinson and Stewart. Their scenes are emotional and heart-wrenching, especially on their honeymoon and during the heightened emotional climax.
Pattinson’s portrayal of his character has evolved from the dark, brooding vampire to someone who has found some happiness with his soul mate.
The DVD is filled with exciting extras, including an hour and a half, six-part behind-the-scenes documentary. You can see how the visual effects team made Bella look increasingly anorexic and how the crew became stranded on an island during a tropical storm. Don’t forget learning about Pattinson’s inability to drive a boat.
You should check out Edward and Bella’s Wedding Video, which is formatted like a home movie with footage and memorable quotes from favourite minor characters. During the video, you see some scenes not in the final cut.
Also worth watching is the Jacob’s Destiny, which includes insight from cast and crew. However, you should be warned that it does contain a small, but significant spoiler about Part 2, set for release on November 16.
Other features include an audio commentary with director Bill Condon and Fast Forward versions of the movie with only scenes featuring Edward or Jacob. But the Fast Forward feature is a waste of space. It plays through the entire movie, but skips every scene without the selected character in it. It results in a disjointed version of the film and makes you wish you’d spent your time watching the full movie.
The DVD has no sneak peeks into Part 2, which is a slight disappointment because of the cliff-hanger ending. But after watching a great romance fantasy film that keeps you on the edge of your seat, Breaking Dawn Part 1 leaves you thirsty for more.
4.5 stars out of 5
Starring: Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, Taylor Lautner
Director: Bill Condon
Breaking Dawn Part 1 is a film audiences will sink their teeth into.
Fans of the Twilight novels by Stephenie Meyer and the previous three films will not be disappointed with the fourth instalment. But if you didn’t enjoy the books or the first three films, there is no point wasting your time watching Breaking Dawn Part 1 because you won’t like it any better.
Based on the first half of the final book, Breaking Dawn Part 1 is much like its preceding films. It is filled with romance, vampires, werewolves, anguish and action. The Twilight films keep getting better.
Breaking Dawn Part 1 begins moments before the much-anticipated wedding between vampire Edward Cullen (Pattinson) and human Bella Swan (Stewart). Fans of Bella’s best friend, werewolf Jacob Black (Lautner), will be satisfied when he and Bella share a private dance as Jacob says goodbye to the girl he loves, but can’t have.
Edward and Bella consummate their love for the first time on their honeymoon. Their happily-ever-after is interrupted when Bella discovers she is pregnant with Edward’s child. Rushed home, Bella refuses to have an abortion, despite Edward’s strong entreaties because the child is rapidly killing Bella from the inside.
Meanwhile, dissension arises within the werewolf pack because Bella’s unborn baby is viewed as a mortal threat. Jacob is pushed to his limits when the pack decides to kill Bella.
The film has great visual effects, from the werewolf animation to making Bella’s body shrink to resemble an anorexic. The acting was believable, particularly the on-screen chemistry of Pattinson and Stewart. Their scenes are emotional and heart-wrenching, especially on their honeymoon and during the heightened emotional climax.
Pattinson’s portrayal of his character has evolved from the dark, brooding vampire to someone who has found some happiness with his soul mate.
The DVD is filled with exciting extras, including an hour and a half, six-part behind-the-scenes documentary. You can see how the visual effects team made Bella look increasingly anorexic and how the crew became stranded on an island during a tropical storm. Don’t forget learning about Pattinson’s inability to drive a boat.
You should check out Edward and Bella’s Wedding Video, which is formatted like a home movie with footage and memorable quotes from favourite minor characters. During the video, you see some scenes not in the final cut.
Also worth watching is the Jacob’s Destiny, which includes insight from cast and crew. However, you should be warned that it does contain a small, but significant spoiler about Part 2, set for release on November 16.
Other features include an audio commentary with director Bill Condon and Fast Forward versions of the movie with only scenes featuring Edward or Jacob. But the Fast Forward feature is a waste of space. It plays through the entire movie, but skips every scene without the selected character in it. It results in a disjointed version of the film and makes you wish you’d spent your time watching the full movie.
The DVD has no sneak peeks into Part 2, which is a slight disappointment because of the cliff-hanger ending. But after watching a great romance fantasy film that keeps you on the edge of your seat, Breaking Dawn Part 1 leaves you thirsty for more.
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